Tan Chau, located in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam, is most well-known for its exclusive silk production, using local materials such as dyes made from the mac nua (Diospyros mollis) fruit.

Mykines is the westernmost of the main islands of the Faroe Islands, separated from Vágar by the narrow Mykinesfjørður strait. The island is known for steep mountains, grassy slopes, sea cliffs, and a small settlement of the same name on its southern side. Mykines village consists of traditional houses clustered around narrow lanes, with sheep grazing on the surrounding hillsides.

Greece is a country where layers of history sit side by side with everyday life. In Athens, visitors can stand at the foot of the Acropolis and look up at the Parthenon, built more than 2,400 years ago, then walk a few blocks to modern cafes buzzing with conversation and music. The city’s neighborhoods, like Plaka and Monastiraki, offer both ancient ruins and small family-run shops selling handmade sandals and olive oil soap.

Tissamaharama, often called “Tissa” by seasoned travelers, sits in southern Sri Lanka as a town steeped in history and living culture. Once the capital of the ancient Ruhuna Kingdom in the 3rd century BCE, this settlement still radiates stories from the distant past in its temples, reservoirs, and even the streets where market life unfolds each day.

Rimouski is a regional centre on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River in Quebec's Bas-Saint-Laurent region. The city stretches along the river from the Le Bic district to Pointe-au-Père, combining an urban centre with rural landscapes, coastal areas, and forested hills. Its location gives Rimouski a strong maritime character, while nearby parks and waterways provide access to a varied natural environment.